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EPISODE · May 4, 2022 · 34 MIN

The One with Chris Kinney

from The LGBT Sport Podcast · host BBC Radio Cornwall

When Chris Kinney represented Team USA in the bobsled at the 2018 Winter Olympics, it was the culmination of years and years of hard work and dedication.But it also represented a turning point in his own life, where he finally felt able to publicly embrace the whole person that he was.Up until that point, he had been on a journey - not just with his sexuality, but with his wider identity and where he belonged in the world. And, as you’ll hear in this fascinating conversation, it wasn’t always an easy journey – but one that, ultimately, had the happiest of endings.We talk about all of that and more in this cracking episode – where Chris got his love of sport; making the transition from track to the bobsled; becoming an Olympian; his own journey with his sexuality; coming out; fitting in; and why he’s one of the biggest Friends fans going today!WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @kai_kun24 on InstagramWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley [email protected]

When Chris Kinney represented Team USA in the bobsled at the 2018 Winter Olympics, it was the culmination of years and years of hard work and dedication.But it also represented a turning point in his own life, where he finally felt able to publicly embrace the whole person that he was.Up until that point, he had been on a journey - not just with his sexuality, but with his wider identity and where he belonged in the world. And, as you’ll hear in this fascinating conversation, it wasn’t always an easy journey – but one that, ultimately, had the happiest of endings.We talk about all of that and more in this cracking episode – where Chris got his love of sport; making the transition from track to the bobsled; becoming an Olympian; his own journey with his sexuality; coming out; fitting in; and why he’s one of the biggest Friends fans going today!WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR GUEST? @kai_kun24 on InstagramWANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE PODCAST? @jack_murley [email protected]

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